With the help of Megara, Cylon seized the Acropolis but was
defeated. The execution of his companions while they were
suppliants at an altar was caused by the archon Megacles, who thus
attached a permanent curse on his family (the Alcmaeonidae).

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11153Failed attempt at tyranny by Cylon at Athens2Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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